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Turbulence
Roland . Ed(S): Kupers
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Description for Turbulence
Hardcover. How can multinational companies develop a set of new collaborative business models that can contribute to increased system resilience of cities, regions or countries? Editor(s): Kupers, Roland. Num Pages: 188 pages, 0 black and white; 16 full color. BIC Classification: KCZ; KJC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 161 x 18. Weight in Grams: 480.
The ever tighter coupling of our food, water and energy systems, in the context of a changing climate is leading to increasing turbulence in the world. As a consequence, it becomes ever more crucial to develop cities, regions, and economies with resilience in mind. Because of their global reach, substantial resources, and information-driven leadership structures, multinational corporations can play a major, constructive role in improving our understanding and design of resilient systems.
This volume is the product of the Resilience Action Initiative, a collaboration among Dow, DuPont, IBM, McKinsey & Co., Shell, Siemens, Swiss Re, Unilever, and ... Read more
The ever tighter coupling of our food, water and energy systems, in the context of a changing climate is leading to increasing turbulence in the world. As a consequence, it becomes ever more crucial to develop cities, regions, and economies with resilience in mind. Because of their global reach, substantial resources, and information-driven leadership structures, multinational corporations can play a major, constructive role in improving our understanding and design of resilient systems.
This volume is the product of the Resilience Action Initiative, a collaboration among Dow, DuPont, IBM, McKinsey & Co., Shell, Siemens, Swiss Re, Unilever, and ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Amsterdam University Press Netherlands
Number of pages
188
Condition
New
Number of Pages
188
Place of Publication
Amsterdam, Netherlands
ISBN
9789089647122
SKU
V9789089647122
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Ref
99-50
About Roland . Ed(S): Kupers
Roland Kupers is an associate fellow in the Smith School of Enterprise and the Environment at the University of Oxford.
Reviews for Turbulence
'The stress nexus is going to be with us for decades to come, as will be the search for resilience. This search will require closer cooperation between companies, cities and non-governmental organizations than ever before in modern corporate history.'
Peter Voser, former Shell CEO 'Corporations’ views on resilience found in this book will help us find new ... Read more
Peter Voser, former Shell CEO 'Corporations’ views on resilience found in this book will help us find new ... Read more